Attempts made to introduce Maoism in Gujarat, says Anandiben

Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel on Tuesday said that despite attempts to introduce Maoism in Gujarat, left-inspired violence had not covered much ground because of “pro-active steps for all-round development of tribals in our state”.

Advocating strong measures to fortify internal security, called on for increased cooperation bet’n states to eliminate crime from society.

“The spread of influence of extremist elements is a matter of common concern. Gujarat has remained unaffected despite attempts to introduce Maoism in the state,” Patel said in her speech at a Western Zonal Council meeting in Panaji.

States that are mostly unaffected by Maoist violence should be equipped to defeat attempts to introduce violence, she said.

“We would welcome a specific policy to put in place a mechanism to ensure that those state which are today mostly unaffected by Maoist violence can be equipped to defeat attempts to introduce violence,” she said, adding that a “proactive strategy to foster development and counter extremism will surely save lives and resources in future”.

Am sure discussions among Western states & GoI during the meet will pave way for greater teamwork leading to further progress of the region.